Category Archives: nutrition

Healthy French Toast

I must give credit, where credit is due.

I got the bulk of this recipe from my new favorite magazine – Oxygen Magazine - from their Collection Issue: Glutes.  I did switch it up slightly, so I’ll pat myself on the back for a job well done. ((pat pat))

Ok, with much anticipation, here is the most delicious and [...]

Malika Duke Interview’s me on Shakeology®, Eating & P90X® Results and Recovery

I was honored when Malika had asked to interview me on Shakeology® and my thoughts and experience with the product.  I had sent her a sample of each the Greenberry and Chocolate flavor, and as anyone should, she wanted to do her homework to find out the true health benefits from this renowned product.

Naturally, we [...]

How do I get more Energy?

I’ve been asked this question in more ways than one, and after talking through it with each person, I decided to make a post about it – well and through great suggestion from a good friend.

Who doesn’t want more energy?

I’m afraid people feel like they need to settle with the lack of energy, because they [...]

My Journey Across the Finish Line (with P90X) – Seattle Rock N’ Roll Marathon Race Preparation/Training

Back in January, when a girlfriend, Adriana, and I made the commitment to run the full Seattle Rock N’ Roll Marathon, I had no idea the daunting task ahead of us.  I was ready to take on the challenge, but was not sure if I could actually pound the pavement for 26.2 miles.  I mean, [...]

Sugar Can Ruin your Health. PERIOD.

It’s likely to no one’s surprise how many of us are aware of all the harmful attributes related to regular sugar intake. It has been a proven fact, over and over again, that sugar increases your insulin and leptin levels and decreases receptor sensitivity for both of these vital hormones.

To be put simply, [...]

Tracking your calorie intake

I receive a number of emails and phone calls each day, inquiring about how one can really track their caloric intake vs. their calorie burn, each day.  Well I’ve been using a wonderful website, that just has to be shared.
It’s called Myfitnesspal.com.  From what I’ve discovered, it is a wonderful tool in truly tracking what [...]

The Fast Food Enterprise – A Teen’s Editorial perspective on avoiding it!

Before getting involved in Beachbody and the Coaching program, I would say I was pretty cognicent of the things I put in my body, in the way of fast food, convenience foods, etc. Well, not to the tune of this article a new Coach of mine shared with me. In fact, this article was written [...]

Challenge #2 for the Day

My 2nd challenge is:
EAT 5 X’S A DAY
Well, for those that know me, know that I LOVE to eat. I’ve done a pretty decent job training myself to eat healthy, so with years of hard work on that, I think I’ve reset my lifestyle, although will still enjoy a “cheat” here and there.
So, here’s [...]

Beachbody® and the American Diabetes Association® – An alliance to Fight Type 2 Diabetes

I had the great opportunity to speak with David Gise, one of the creators behind Fitspott, a social networking site for fitness professionals and enthusiasts, a-like, to share their passion of helping others. So, immediately, David and I had a connection, given our respective businesses.
As we met on Twitter, we began “tweeting” about renowned non-profit [...]

WANT TO LEAN OUT? Here is the secret….ADD MUSCLE! by Mike French

A great post by a fabulous fellow Team Beachbody Coach to his group – this answers A LOT of questions for most:
1.) Muscle is the MOST anabolic substance in the human body (Anabolic processes tend toward “building up” organs and tissues. These processes produce growth and differentiation of cells and increase in body size)2.) Muscle [...]